People are losing significant amounts of hair every day, but that isn’t that noticeable as typically there is new growing all the time. Not for all people, it is the same. Sometimes there can be extreme hair loss which is quite apparent. It is worth knowing when it is a serious issue and needs additional attention and treatment.

The estimation shows that hair loss affects around “35 million men and 21 million women in the United States.”[1] In men it happens quite faster – you can notice some changes in the age 35, but for women, in normal cases, it is around 60 years. It is worth understanding the difference between a natural and biological occurring and hair loss disorders related to hormones like estrogen and progesterone. It is an important issue not only because that hair plays an important part of facial aesthetics and self-consciousness but also the fact that it might be a symptom of a bigger disorder. Hormonal changes might appear due to various reasons for medications, disease, chemotherapy, and others.

Hair follicles are connected with hormone synthesis and metabolism thus; it is strongly believed and proved that estrogen and progesterone have a connection to hair loss. The facts show also that people between ages of 12 and 40 have “increased sensitivity to androgens.”[2] Firstly hair starts growing slower thus becoming thinner and, in the end, stops altogether. Hormonal shifts are quite frequent in a premenopausal period, and they are even called premenopausal hormonal changes.

What triggers to the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone? Just like with other hormones, mainly this condition is related to stress, sleep quality, diet changes, severe illnesses and even surgery. On the other hand, it can also be something less severe like flue or some daily issues that the body faces but the body is unable to deal with it, and metabolism slows down. As a natural trigger that happens to each woman is menopause. It is “related to a decline in certain hormones, for instance: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.”[3] Additionally, not only hair loss has links with pre-menopausal and menopausal women but also with weight gain and fatigue.

Hair loss related to hormone imbalance needs serious attention. Because untreated it can lead to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, iron deficiency and further to diabetes and lupus. This condition requires additional treatment. In the case of hair loss due to hormonal imbalance, the primary treatment is hormonal balancing. There are profs that with hormone regulation it is possible to make the hair follicle to regenerate new hairs.1 Estrogen and progesterone are not the only hormones responsible for hair growth – there are also numerous others like thyroid hormones, testosterone, androgens, estrogens, etc. that also need additional attention. However, the first start should be healthy diet as it can influence a lot in a natural way. The primary focus point of it should be in the consumption of protein. Estimation shows that the best amount for moderate females it is about 113-170 grams of proteins per meal.

The most common natural protein sources are fish, vegetables, and poultry. It is essential also to have fatty supplements like flaxseed or evening primrose (source of gamma-linolenic acid). At the same time, you should be careful with cod-liver oil as it can react with free radicals and cause cellular damage. Additional vitamins and minerals are good for hair growth stimulation. Especially useful are B vitamins like B6 biotin, B12 zinc, and selenium.

There are also progesterone-stimulating herbs and products available as “Progesterone Cream with Phytoestrogens, Soy Isoflavones, and Chaste Tree.”[4] At the same time, you should avoid chemical styling products that can easily damage the hair as well as some tight or complicated hairstyles, tight hats and other things that might add additional pressure to the hair. Natural hair dyes and styles aren’t harmful. If you love swimming in pools, hair also needs extra care as the water contains a lot of chlorine that is damaging to the hair. The time for the treatment takes time. Thus it requires patience – it might take from 1 month up to 6 months. It is sufficiently clear that it is worth keeping hormonal balance and hence also hair growth in control.

Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that undoubtedly have links to hair loss. With the right treatment, it is possible not only re-grew hair but also improves the energy and overall wellbeing. A specialist will help to find the best solution in different cases and make it possible to regain hormonal balance and thus fix or normalize other health problems.

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